The young ones, including Manbao, were unaware of the progress of the case; after the initial involvement, not only the Crown Prince but also Lord Tang and Yin Li deliberately reduced their participation.
It was inevitable; Yin Li worked overtime in the palace for three consecutive days, and when he finally got home to take a bath and change clothes, he was informed that there was an additional person at home.
Though he could shelter a palace slave, it didn't mean he wanted another trouble at home. But since his son had brought the person home, what could he do?
The palace had been busy for days, and even during Manbao's rest, Lord Tang and others hadn't been able to leave, so even those outside the palace had sensed something was amiss.
